AnnaN5

AnnaN5

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  1. Cafeteria for Night Shift

    AnnaN5 replied to TylerTXRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our cafeteria opens from 12:30-3:30 for night time service. They don't have many offerings as they do during the day but there is the salad bar, premade sandwiches, fast food such as chicken strips,...

  2. signing bonus?

    AnnaN5 replied to goodgalpal's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They paid the lump sum on some people's credit cards if you had the statements showing that you used a credit card to pay for your tuition & expenses. If you paid in cash then there is no...

  3. signing bonus?

    AnnaN5 replied to goodgalpal's topic in Michigan Nursing

    At the hospital I work they don't call it a sign on bonus, it is a lump sum reimbursement program. The paid $10,000 directly on my student loans for a 2 year

  4. Southwest Michigan LPN's & Average Salary/Benefits

    AnnaN5 replied to molly9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I love the accelerated program at LCC. I was part of the very first group so there were a few kinks to work out but their 3rd group is starting in September so it should be getting smoother. I...

  5. Southwest Michigan LPN's & Average Salary/Benefits

    AnnaN5 replied to molly9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Which accelerated BSN programs are you looking at? Grand Valley, MSU, U of M, Wayne State, and a few other schools offer accelerated BSN programs. Also I see you are in southwest MI so I'm not sure...

  6. Rn New Grad Pay in Michigan?

    AnnaN5 replied to PACIFICWHALES's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You are correct that for per diem you get paid a higher hourly wage and you do not get benefits but you also do not have a guaranteed number of hours each week. They use per diem employess to fill...

  7. Should I be able to find a nursing job in Michigan?

    AnnaN5 replied to RDH1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I also received the MI Nursing Scholarship through my school. My school did not use need as criteria for the scholarship, I believe it was all based on academic

  8. TOOK NCLEX!!!! only 75Q

    AnnaN5 replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just found out this morning that I passed!! It is such a great feeling to have it over with. I was certain I failed & felt like I guessed on all 75

  9. Accelerated ASN/ADN programs

    AnnaN5 replied to kjack87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished an accelerated ADN program. It was about 13 months long. You have to have a previous bachelors in another field and all of the pre-req/co-req classes finished. It is just 13 months...

  10. TOOK NCLEX!!!! only 75Q

    AnnaN5 replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my test today as well. Shut off and 75 questions and felt like a total idiot when I walked out. I have my fingers

  11. Aternoon Nclex??????

    AnnaN5 replied to caringkay RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have a 2:00 test date here in Michigan. Was only AM appointments for the whole month of July then I happened to check one day and an afternoon appt opened up for the testing center closest to my...

  12. Scrub Colors!

    AnnaN5 replied to WayneStateKatie's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Only navy blue or white allowed for

  13. Question for blood bank staff, double reds?

    AnnaN5 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Double reds are called a "2 for 1". The donor donates 2 units of RBCs and the plasma is returned to the donor. A normal donation requires 56 days between donation but the double red procedure...

  14. How far would you drive?

    AnnaN5 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in the thick of applying & interviewing for jobs. There are 2 major hospitals in the city we just bought a house in but unfortunately they are bogged down with many applicants and do not...

  15. HESI at your school???

    AnnaN5 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in General Students

    Our program has us take the HESI the week before graduation. We do not have to pass it to graduate, they use it more for a way for us to know where we stand as far as retaining information. I am...

  16. Accelerated Programs?

    AnnaN5 replied to RDH1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know where you are located but LCC (Lansing Community College) also has an accelerated ADN

  17. Help, K+ and metabolic alkalosis

    AnnaN5 replied to alaskalala's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can answer some of your questions for you. Metabolic alkalosis or Respiratory alkalosis results in hypocalcemia and hypokalemia. Acidosis results in hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia. The body is...

  18. Grand Rapids nurses?

    AnnaN5 replied to Bonny619's topic in Michigan Nursing

    It depends on the area whether the hospitals are union are not. None of the hospitals in GR are union but GR is historically a non-union town. Both of the hospitals in Lansing are unionized. I know...

  19. Help me with 2nd Degree choices

    AnnaN5 replied to TheSeeker's topic in Michigan Nursing

    No one has ever said that the MSU nursing program is substandard, all of the negative things I have heard have been regarding organization of the program & politics type

  20. Help me with 2nd Degree choices

    AnnaN5 replied to TheSeeker's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I will be graduating from LCC's first accelerated class in just a few weeks. I thought it was a great program. My first degree is from MSU and even when I was there I heard negative comments about...

  21. Grand Rapids nurses?

    AnnaN5 replied to Bonny619's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have been interviewing for new grad positions at both Spectrum and St. Mary's in Grand Rapids. They both start new grads around $21.75 an hour which is lower compared to other areas. I go to...

  22. First nursing interview THURSDAY!!

    AnnaN5 replied to Trophywife81's topic in General Nursing

    I will be graduating in May and have been on a few interviews lately. I would definately wear dress pants and a nice shirt. Is your interview with the unit manager or with human resources? Ask for...

  23. chest tube removal

    AnnaN5 replied to corkyrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am in my last semester of nursing school and I just finished up a rotation on a cardiac step-down floor. The nurses on that unit pulled chest tubes but did not pull the pacer wires. The PAs pulled...

  24. How to excel in Clinicals?

    AnnaN5 replied to yoginurse2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you use any sort of flow sheet for your day? I use a piece of paper and have a little square for each hour I am there. I write down the procedures and meds in the appropriate time slot so I can...

  25. How would you rate RN school

    AnnaN5 replied to inspire's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I honestly haven't thought that nursing school has been so bad. I am in my last semester-a little over 10 weeks to go!! I am in an ADN program but it is in accelerated format, we will do the entire...